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How long does it take to you to make one flower? I would love to know.

I made this cake topper for my friend’s daughter’s birthday on last Friday. I need to give this Thursday. Today I noticed the topper had developed so many cracks. Could you please advise why this happened? And can I fix this? I made this with fondant- no Tylose or cmc added.

This is one of the most debated topics in the cake decorating world. And I'm going to give you my honest, professional opinion. No. You don't need gloves. And here's the thing — gloves actually make your work harder. When you're sculpting fondant figurines, your fingertips are your most important tool. You need to feel every seam, every curve, every tiny detail. Gloves take that sensitivity away. Your finish suffers. Your control suffers. What you DO need — and this is absolutely non-negotiable — is excellent personal hygiene. Wash your hands properly before you start. Keep your nails short and clean. Don't touch your face or your hair while you're working. Sanitise your work surface. Use clean tools every single time. That's the real standard in professional cake decorating. And that's what keeps your fondant figurines food-safe and beautiful. Now — are there exceptions? Yes. If you have a cut or a wound, cover it. If you're working with very dark fondant colours and you don't want stained hands — gloves can help there. But as a general rule for fondant sculpting and sugarcraft? You don't need them. Clean hands beat covered hands. Every time. If you're learning fondant artistry, focus on your hygiene routine — not your glove collection. Tell me in the comments — do you work with gloves or without? I'd love to know.

As always, I aim to keep these tutorials as simple and efficient as possible—creating cake toppers shouldn’t take up all of your decorating time.